ABS Will Keep Partnering Communities To Showcase Anambra's Cultural Heritage, Annually -ABS MD, Molokwu

Speaking on the success of the 2026 Anambra Broadcasting Service, ABS New Yam festival celebrated in collaboration with Amanuke community in Awka North Local Government Area, the Managing Director of ABS, Mr. Chris Molokwu has says the establishment that will keep partnering with different communities to hold the event annually, with the aim of showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Ndi Anambra.

Mr. Molokwu appreciated Amanuke community, led by its traditional ruler, Igwe Alphonsus Ezebuilo for joining efforts to see that this year's celebration was a success, extending also his appreciation to other traditional rulers that honoured ABS with their presence, including Igwe Ben Emeka of Umueri, Igwe Joel Egwuonwu of Umuawulu, Igwe Uche Okonkwo of Amawbia, Igwe Romanus Iloh of Nise others, noting also that the celebration buttresses Governor Chukwuma Soludo's mantra of hardwork through farming.

Mr. Molokwu further explained that apart from the event showcasing the cultural heritage of Ndi Anambra, it would become an annual event, partnering with different communities on a mutual level for growth and development, extending appreciation to those who joined hands to make the event a success.

On his part, the Chairman of organising committee, Mr. Abuchi Nwozor, explained further that the model used during the ABS New Yam festival is the Public Private Community Partnership, PPCP, which witnessed Amanuke community showcasing their rich cultural heritage, including the sale of farm produce by Amanuke farmers to those who attended the event, saying it also encourages the young ones to go into farming even on a small scale.

A medical practitioner and a radio programme host in ABS, Dr. Amaechi Nwachukwu, encouraged parents to always take the young ones back home to learn about their cultural heritage, including taking them to farm to learn farming techniques while the National President of Radio Television Theatre and Arts Workers Union of Nigeria, RATTAWU, Prince Emeka Kalu appreciated ABS for championing the promotion of Igbo culture, saying it is a way to keep the Igbo culture alive and thriving.